The Burmese tradition of architecture, art and design is ancient, diverse and wonderfully rich. A reflection of a civilization unbreached by European powers for 3000 years and influenced by China to the north and India to the West, Burmese design is interwoven with spiritual, religious and political messages. It is only now that this tradition is coming to be appreciated by Western students of architecture and design. This text aims to deepen and enhance that appreciation, capturing the entire span of Burmese design, from arts and crafts to architecture, from the monumental pagodas of Bagan to the architectural heritage of contemporary Rangoon. Covering both religious and secular design, this book offers expert insights provided by leading archaeological experts in this field.
- ISBN10 9625938826
- ISBN13 9789625938820
- Publish Date 31 March 2001
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 27 November 2009
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Tuttle Publishing
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 224
- Language English